Sr. Financial Analyst - Revenue Management

Chamberlain Group • Oak Brook, IL

212d • $81,500 - $132,725

About The Position

This role is within CG's Finance function. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Build and maintain strong partnerships with the Sales, Channel Management, and Business Unit organizations, provide analysis supporting business decisions, participate in sales, marketing and finance meetings, assist with regular financial performance and forecast reviews, ensure accuracy of all financial results, analysis and forecasts (ii) Prepare and articulate monthly/quarterly journal entries, reporting and analyses of Average Net Sales Price, Discounts and Allowances and exception reporting to manager and business partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of financial analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of accounting concepts, including accrual-based accounting
• Proficient in using financial systems, including ERP, data warehouse queries, planning and reporting tools
• Working knowledge in Power BI or Tableau
• Great communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Master's of Business Administration, CPA or CMA
• Proficient in using SAP, BI, BPC, and salesforce.com
• Experience in manufacturing or consumer goods is desired

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with the Sales, Channel Management, and Business Unit organizations, provide analysis supporting business decisions, participate in sales, marketing and finance meetings, assist with regular financial performance and forecast reviews, ensure accuracy of all financial results, analysis and forecasts
• Support the review and preparation of Salesforce.com financial transactions, which may include, but not be limited to contracts, promotions, price deviations, delegations, and opportunities. Review, approve, and code promotional and contractual rebates in Salesforce.com
• Own the tracking, accruals, payments, and analysis of contractual rebates, fixed funds, and incentive programs. Coach business partners on proper revenue recognition and accounting of customer sales and marketing programs to ensure expense accruals are booked according to accounting policy on a monthly basis
• Book monthly journal entries and prepare reconciliations to ensure appropriate monthly judgements and estimates are booked/accrued and proper reporting over channel, customer and SKU profitability. Perform variance analysis on account balances and provide commentary to business partners to explain root cause and drivers to the budget, forecast, and prior years.
• Update documentation related to policies and controls and facilitate compliance by preparing and providing audit requests during internal and year-end audits
• Develop knowledge in SAP, BI, BPC and salesforce.com; leverage queries and tools that support business analytics; create and maintain business process documentation (as needed) and support continuous improvement.
• Identify and bring issues and/or concerns to Commercial Finance Managers or Finance Director; collaborate with other departments to resolve issues that arise
• Support the annual planning and monthly forecasting processes which may involve providing forecast and budget assumptions, analysis related to customer-specific pricing, promotions, contracts, rebates, and freight programs to Business Unit finance, Sales Ops and/or Channel Management; ensure plans and forecasts are aligned with strategic direction; facilitate planning/forecasting of strategic initiatives.
• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
• Protect Chamberlain Group's reputation by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401k contribution
• Participation in a short-term incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree